AH-1 Cobra vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

American attack helicopter, distinguished for its service in the Vietnam War, designed for rapid frontline response and anti-armor operation.
Picture of AH-1 Cobra
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 7 September 1965
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 1116 units
Average unit price $13 million
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Picture of UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 22 October 1956
Year of introduction 1959
Number produced 16000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Wingspan 13.4 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 17.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 277 km/h β—‰
Operational range 232 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,096 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,579 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW β—‰
3-view profile of AH-1 Cobra
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW β—‰
3-view profile of UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

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